Golden Glades Plaza in Miami Gardens

Last inspected:

16650 Nw 27th Ave Suite 500, Miami Gardens, FL 33054
Overview

Golden Glades Plaza, a convenience store in Miami Gardens, had one inspection on record. During an August 2023 inspection, the facility was cited for 10 violations. Hot-held empanadas, yuca, and croquettes were found at internal temperatures between 122°F and 132°F in a hot holding unit—below the required 135°F minimum—and were reheated to 165°F during the inspection. The facility also lacked written procedures for responding to vomitus or diarrhea discharge events, did not have hand cleaning liquid at handwashing sinks, and an employee handwashing sink was blocked by a sponge, which was removed during inspection. The person in charge did not correctly respond to questions about preventing transmission of foodborne disease by ill employees; updated guidance was provided. A follow-up ice testing inspection in June 2022 found no violations.

Summary generated from Florida FDACS public inspection records.

2FDACS Insp.
10Violations

Last inspected FDACS:

Golden Glades Plaza in Miami Gardens: FDACS Inspection History (2)

Inspections conducted by the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (FDACS), which oversees grocery stores, convenience stores, bakeries, food manufacturers, mobile vendors, and vending machines.

— 1 inspection
— Met Inspection Requirements· 10 violations· Met Requirements

Inspector: SIMEON CARRERO, SANITATION AND SAFETY SPECIALIST

Comments: When citations have been corrected and initialed, an electronic copy of the completed report may be emailed to [email protected]. Please note each observation that has been corrected.

Risk-Based Violations

3-501.16(A)(1) Hot held time/temperature control for safety food not maintained at 135°F or above, or roast cooked or reheated to a temperature and for a time specified for cooking roast in the Food Code not hot held at 130°F or above. 3-501.16(A)(1) PP
Retail area found several beef, chicken and spinach empanadas, several stuffed beef yuca and several ham croquettes at internal temperatures of 122f to 132f inside a hot holding unit when checked with a calibrated thermometer. Cos all products were re heated to 165f during the inspection. x
2-102.11(C)(2)-(3) Person in charge does not correctly respond to questions that relate to preventing transmission of foodborne disease by a food employee who has a disease or medical condition that may cause foodborne disease, can not describe symptoms associated with diseases that are transmissible through food, or can not explain how to comply with reporting responsibilities and exclusion or restriction of food employees. 2-102.11(C)(2)-(3) and (17) PfPf
Person in charge does not correctly respond to questions that relate to preventing transmission of foodborne disease by a food employee who has a disease or medical condition that may cause foodborne disease, updated copy was provided. o
2-501.11 Establishment does not have written procedures for employees to follow when responding to an event that involves the discharge of vomitus or diarrhea onto surfaces at the food establishment, or procedures do not address specific actions employees must take to minimize the spread of contamination and the exposure of employees, consumers, food, and surfaces to vomitus or fecal matter. 2-501.11 PfPf
Establishment does not have written procedures for employees to follow when responding to an event that involves the discharge of vomitus or diarrhea onto surfaces at the food establishment.
6-301.14 Sign or poster notifying food employees to wash their hands not provided at all handwashing sinks used by food employees, or handwashing signage not clearly visible to food employees. 6-301.14
Retail area observed employees hand sink missing hand soap and paper towels . Cos hand soap and paper towels were provided during the inspection.
6-301.11 Handwashing sink or group of 2 adjacent handwashing sinks not provided with hand cleaning liquid, powder, or bar soap. Handwashing sink or group of adjacent handwashing sinks not provided with: individual, disposable towels; continuous towel system that supplies the user with a clean towel; a heated-air hand drying device; or a device that employs an air-knife system that delivers high velocity, pressurized air at ambient temperatures. 6-301.11 and 6-301.12 Pf Initial if all stated observations have been corrected: __________ oPf
5-205.11 Handwashing sink not maintained so that it is accessible at all times for employee use or is used for purposes other than handwashing, or an automatic handwashing facility not used in accordance with manufacturer’s instructions. 5-205.11 PfPf
Retail area observed employees hand sink blocked with a sponge inside basin. Cos sponge was removed during the inspection during the inspection.

Good Retail Practice Violations

3-305.11 Food not stored at least 6 inches above the floor; in a clean, dry location; or food stored where it is exposed to splash, dust or other contamination. 3-305.11
Back room area observed several cases of soft drinks directly on floor inside walk in cooler. Cos soft drinks were moved to shelf during the inspection.
6-501.12 Physical facilities not cleaned as often as necessary to keep them clean, or cleaning not done during periods when the least amount of food is exposed such as after closing. 6-501.12
Retail area and back room walk in cooler observed soil and debris on floors ,observed soil on outside doors of coolers and soil and stain ceiling tiles and walls.
6-501.16 After use, mop not placed in a position that allows air-drying without soiling walls, equipment or supplies. 6-501.16
Retail and mop room observed several wet mop not inverted to air dry.
6-501.11 Physical facilities not maintained in good repair. 6-501.11
Retail area observed several missing ceiling tiles and several cracked floor tiles.
— 1 inspection
— Focused Inspection· Focused Inspection

Inspector: JOSE PAVON, SANITATION AND SAFETY SPECIALIST

Comments: Ice Testing Documentation Results Was Obtained from establishment. This check-back inspection conducted to verify compliance of food safety citations observed during previous inspection.

No violations or enforcement actions recorded for this inspection.

Golden Glades Plaza in Miami Gardens: Frequently Asked Questions

When was Golden Glades Plaza in Miami Gardens last inspected?
Golden Glades Plaza in Miami Gardens was last inspected by the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (FDACS) on August 11, 2023. Inspection type: Met Inspection Requirements.
How many inspections has Golden Glades Plaza in Miami Gardens had?
Golden Glades Plaza in Miami Gardens has 2 FDACS food safety inspection(s) on record from January 2022 to present.
What did the most recent FDACS inspection of Golden Glades Plaza in Miami Gardens find?
Golden Glades Plaza in Miami Gardens was most recently inspected by FDACS on August 11, 2023 (Met Inspection Requirements).
Has Golden Glades Plaza in Miami Gardens had any stop-sale or stop-use orders?
No, Golden Glades Plaza in Miami Gardens has no stop-sale or stop-use orders on record with Florida FDACS.
What are the most common violations at Golden Glades Plaza in Miami Gardens?
The most frequently cited FDACS violations at Golden Glades Plaza in Miami Gardens are: 2-102.11(C)(2)-(3): Person in charge does not correctly respond to questions that relate to preventing transmission of foodborne disease by a food employee who has a disease or medical condition that may cause foodborne disease, can not describe symptoms associated with diseases that are transmissible through food, or can not explain how to comply with reporting responsibilities and exclusion or restriction of food employees. 2-102.11(C)(2)-(3) and (17) Pf; 6-301.14: Sign or poster notifying food employees to wash their hands not provided at all handwashing sinks used by food employees, or handwashing signage not clearly visible to food employees. 6-301.14; 6-301.11: Handwashing sink or group of 2 adjacent handwashing sinks not provided with hand cleaning liquid, powder, or bar soap. Handwashing sink or group of adjacent handwashing sinks not provided with: individual, disposable towels; continuous towel system that supplies the user with a clean towel; a heated-air hand drying device; or a device that employs an air-knife system that delivers high velocity, pressurized air at ambient temperatures. 6-301.11 and 6-301.12 Pf Initial if all stated observations have been corrected: __________ o.

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